Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Elijah O. John
Editor: Dr. Emmanuel Iniobong Archibong
Secretary/Editorial Assistant: Emem Bassey Inyang
Business/Production Manager: Samuel Eno Inyang
Associate Editors
Dr. Garvey Ufot Bassey
Dr. Nwachukwu M. Anyim
Dr. Dennis E. Igwe
Dr. Aniedi Usoroh
Dr. Nkereuwem David Edemekong
Dr. Uwaezuoke Precious Obioha
Dr. Christopher Udofia
Dr. Uwem Akpan
Dr. Imoh Ekot
Editorial Consultants
Prof. Godfrey O. Ozumba, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Prof. Muyiwa Falaiye, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Prof. Uwem Akpan, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Paul Ogugua, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
Prof. Ashong C. Ashong, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Mark O. Ikeke, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria.
Prof. Aniekan S. Brown, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Christopher Ekong, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Gabriel E. Idang, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Douglas Anele, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Prof. Christopher O. Akpan, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Prof. Peter Esuh, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Valerie Aphie Asanwana University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Nicholas Uche Asogwu, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Prof. Paul Haaga, Nasarawa State University, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Prof. Anthony Areji, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Prof. Richard Ajah, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Bernard Matolino, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
Prof. Udoh Elijah Udom, Washington Adventist University, Washington DC.
Prof. Queendoleen Obinaju, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Rotimi Omosulu, The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica.
Prof. Joseph A. Ushie, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Effiong Johnson, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Dominic Akpan, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Nsikan Idiong, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Table of Contents
1. Exit Dimensions of Entrepreneurial Aptitude Dysfunction among School-Based Adolescents in Fishery and Non-Fishery Senatorial Districts of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria By Comfort Godwin Esara, Emem Bassey Inyang, MSc and Samuel Awolumate, PhD. - 1-12
2. U.S Foreign Policy Analysis: Assessing the Policy Decisions of Trump in Upholding America's National Interest By Etebong Alban Udofia, MSc and Lawrence Ime Edet, PhD. - 13-24
3. Interest Rates and Loan Repayment Performance in Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria By Jeffrey Ogie Eguavoen, PhD and Amenze Sandra Airhiavbere, M.Sc. - 25-35
4. The Role of Community Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (KG CARES) Programme to Local Markets and Distribution Networks in Kogi State By Osebi Sophia Balogun, MSc, Prof. Abdullahi Mohammed Yamma, PhD and Mohammed Bello Baban’Umma, PhD. 36-52
5. From “Wretchedness” to “Self-Reliancism:” Rethinking Fanon and Ogundowole on Africa’s Development By Abayomi Temitayo Onifade, MA. - 53-58
6. Power-Sharing and Institutional Designs for Stability in Nigerian State By Joseph Emmanuel, MA, Rahila Elisha Zacharia, MA and Enoch Hassan Kure, MA. - 59-73
7. Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Socio-Economic Status of Private School Teachers in Gombe Local Government Area of Gombe Gombe State, Nigeria By Haruna Usman Modibbo, PhD, Aminu Bello, PhD and Mohammed Bello Sani, MSc. 74-81
8. Effects of Political Conflicts on the Socio-political Development of Ebiraland By Muhammad Idris Japa, MSc, Basil O. Ibebunjo, PhD and Charles Omotola Olusanya, PhD. - 82-90
9. Socio-Economic Impact of Land Cultivators-Herders' Conflict in Isi-Uzo and Uzo-Uwano LGAs of Enugu State, Nigeria By Prof Ibrahim Abdulganiyu Jawondo, PhD, Adewale Mathew Ogungbenro,.PhD, James Clifford Nwakaji, MA and Odunayo Elizabeth Akomolafe, PhD. 91-102
10. Socio-Religious Challenges in Marriage Institution among Umunumo Clan in Ehimen Mbano of Imo State, Nigeria By Vic-Martin Igwe, PhD and Victor Bassey Edet, PhD. - 103-115
11. Effects of Financial Disparities between the APC and PDP on the Electoral Performance of the Two Parties in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, Nigeria By Muhammad Muhammad, MSc. - 116-124
12. Principal Administrative Practices and Teachers’ Commitment towards Universal Basic Education (UBE) in Southwest, Nigeria By Taofeek Oyesola Lamidi, PhD and Prof. Senimetu Ileuma, PhD. 125-138
13. Contesting Sovereignty: Chinese Non-interference and Governance in Africa By Ibukun David, PhD. -139-152
14. State Response, Ethnic Nationalism and the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons in South East, Nigeria By David Amadike Wokocha, PhD. 153-161
15. Accountability, Ethical Orientation and Democracy as Pillars of Good Governance in Nigeria's Sustainable Development By Austin A. Mbachu, PhD, Johnson U. Ofoegbu, PhD and Kenechukwu K. Makwudo, PhD. - 162-170
16. Proliferation of Prayer Houses and Healing Homes in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State: A Socio-Religious Perspective By John Akpan Johnson, MA. 171-183
17. The Impact Analysis of Goodluck Jonathan's Foreign Policy on Economic Development in Nigeria By Naomi A. Phinos, PhD and Augustine Ukachukwu Opara, MA. - 184-194
18. An Evaluation of the Concept of Asymmetry in Relation to the Ethical Principle of Disutility By Nwachukwu Maxwell Anyim, PhD. - 195-202
19. Artificial Intelligence and the Reinvention of Labour: A Marxist Analysis of Alienation By Prof. Elijah Okon John, PhD and Aniekan Godwin Peter, MA. - 203-210
20. Understanding Conflict and Violence: Definitions, Typologies and Theoretical Insights By Nkereuwem David Edemekong, PhD. - 211-219
List of Contributors
Ibrahim Abdulganiyu Jawondo, PhD, is a Professor of History and International Relations and Director, Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
Abdullahi Mohammed Yamma, PhD, is a Professor of Public Policy Analysis in the Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria.
Mohammed Bello Baban’Umma, PhD, is a Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State, University, Keffi, Nigeria.
Senimetu Ileuma, PhD, is a Professor of Educational Management in the Department of Arts and Social Science Education at Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Elijah Okon John, PhD, is a Professor of Social and Political Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Nasiru Inuwa, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics at Gombe State University, Gombe, Nigeria.
Nkereuwem David Edemekong, PhD, is an Associate Professor of African History, Chieftaincy and Peace Studies in the Department of History and International Studies at the University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Nwachukwu Maxwell Anyim, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Aminu Bello, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics, Gombe State University, Gombe, Nigeria.
Haruna Usman Modibbo, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at Gombe State University, Gombe, Nigeria.
Jeffrey Ogie Eguavoen, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Finance, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
Samuel Awolumate, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Animal Science and Fisheries, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.
Basil O. Ibebunjo, PhD is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.
David Amadike Wokocha, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Unit at the School of General Studies, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria.
Charles Omotola Olusanya PhD is a Lecturer in the Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.
Adewale Mathew Ogungbenro, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Peace and Conflict Resolution, Faculty of Library Studies, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria.
Odunayo Elizabeth Akomolafe, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria.
Emem Bassey Inyang, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development at the University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Lawrence Ime Edet, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Ibukun David, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of International Relations at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
Austin A. Mbacchu, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria.
Johnson U. Ofoegbu, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Foundations/Administration, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State Nigeria.
Kenechukwu K. Makwudo, PhD, Philosophy Department, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, University Igbariam. Anambra State, Nigeria.
Vic-Martin Igwe, PhD, is a Principal at Lumen Christian Academy, Olia, Kogi State, Nigeria.
Victor Bassey Edet, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, Uma Ukpai School of Theology, Uyo, Nigeria.
Taofeek Oyesola Lamidi, PhD, is a lecturer in the Department of Science Education at School of General Studies, Federal College of Education Special, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Naomi A. Phinos, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science, University of Abuja, Nigeria.
Aniekan Godwin Peter, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.
Augustine Ukachukwu Opara, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Political Science, University of Abuja, Nigeria.
James Clifford Nwakaji, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar at the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
Etebong Alban Udofia, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Political Science at University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Abayomi Temitayo Onifade, MA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Ladoke Akintola University of.Technology Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Joseph Emmanuel, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar at the Center for Peace and Security Studies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria.
Rahila Elisha Zacharia, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar at the Center for Peace and Security Studies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria.
Enoch Hassan Kure, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar at the Center for Peace and Security Studies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria.
Mohammed Bello Sani, MSc, is a Lecturer Department of Economics at Gombe State University, Gombe, Nigeria.
Muhammad Idris Japa, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution at National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.
Muhammad Muhammad, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, Nigeria.
John Akpan Johnson, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Osebi Sophia Balogun, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science, Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria.
Amenze Sandra Airhiavbere, M.Sc., is a Lecturer in the Department of Finance, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
Roberts Osatohanmwen Asemota, MA, is a lecturer in Peace and Conflict Units, Michael Okpara University, Umudike, Nigeria.
Tyover Benjamin Amena, MA, is a a lecturer in Peace and Conflict Units, Michael Okpara University, Umudike, Nigeria.
Comfort Godwin Esara is a Product Manager in the Department of Business Development at Unity Bank Plc, Nigeria.
Publication Date: 21st July, 2025
Comfort Godwin Esara, Emem Bassey Inyang, MSc, and Samuel Awolumate, PhD.
Etebong Alban Udofia, MSc and Lawrence Ime Edet, PhD.
Jeffrey Ogie Eguavoen, PhD and Amenze Sandra Airhiavbere, M.Sc.
Osebi Sophia Balogun, MSc, Prof. Abdullahi Mohammed Yamma, PhD and Mohammed Bello Baban’Umma, PhD.
Abayomi Temitayo Onifade, MA.
Joseph Emmanuel, MA, Rahila Elisha Zacharia, MA and Enoch Hassan Kure, MA.
Haruna Usman Modibbo, PhD, Aminu Bello, PhD and Mohammed Bello Sani, MSc.
Muhammad Idris Japa, MSc, Basil O. Ibebunjo, PhD and Charles Omotola Olusanya, PhD.
Prof Ibrahim Abdulganiyu Jawondo, PhD, Adewale Mathew Ogungbenro,.PhD, James Clifford Nwakaji, MA and Odunayo Elizabeth Akomolafe, PhD.
Vic-Martin Igwe, PhD and Victor Bassey Edet, PhD.
Muhammad Muhammad, MSc.
Taofeek Oyesola Lamidi, PhD and Prof. Senimetu Ileuma, PhD.
David Amadike Wokocha, PhD.
Austin A. Mbachu, PhD, Johnson U. Ofoegbu, PhD and Kenechukwu K. Makwudo, PhD.
John Akpan Johnson, MA.
Naomi A. Phinos, PhD and Augustine Ukachukwu Opara, MA.
Nwachukwu Maxwell Anyim, PhD.
Prof. Elijah Okon John, PhD and Aniekan Godwin Peter, MA.
Nkereuwem David Edemekong, PhD.